Obituary of Peter Both

Peter Both, 89, of Little Falls, passed away on June 27, 2021. Peter was born in Paterson on January 6, 1932 to the late Nicholas and Anna Both. He served in the United States military during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954.

Peter was a frequent park walker, environmentalist and wildlife advocate. He worked for the Passaic County Parks at Rifle Camp Park for over 20 years and continued to visit daily after his retirement. He was a member of "Friends of Garret Mountain" and enjoyed spending time observing nature and fighting for wild life rights. In 1976, he walked the entire length of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. In 1980, the year of the Mount Saint Helen eruption, he walked from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. 

Peter was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Nicholas and Robert Both, and his sisters Alice Becker, Joan Puyda and Linda Both. Is is survived by his brother John Both, Jim Both (wife Joann) and his sister Irene Giordano and many nieces and nephews and their extended family.

All services are private.